Team Manager - Providence, RI

Panera LLC; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 26,174 - 32,373; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-shift meals

Paid vacation and holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

401(k) with match available

Tuition discounts

Job summary

Panera LLC is seeking a Team Manager in Providence, RI. This role involves supporting team development, ensuring high-quality service and food, and leading shifts effectively.

The ideal candidate should have restaurant management experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to Panera's values. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead shifts in a fast-paced environment.
• Physical ability to lift objects up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Ensure guest satisfaction by maintaining food quality and service.
• Lead and develop team members to exceed goals.
• Train staff in food safety standards.

Skills

Restaurant management experience

Strong communication skills

Leadership and motivational skills

Education

ServSafe certification

Job description

Team Manager

Location: Providence, RI – Eddy Street

At Panera, our leaders are celebrated for bringing out the best in their teams. As a Team Manager, you will support team development, run great shifts, and maintain the high standards our guests expect.

What’s In It For You

• Competitive pay and eligibility for quarterly bonuses
• Free on‑shift meals and unlimited fountain beverages
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, pet insurance, and 401(k) with match available
• Career advancement and leadership development opportunities
• Tuition discounts
• Perks and rewards for team members
• Team member assistance program

Your Role Includes

• Ensure every guest is delighted by the quality of our food, service, and staff.
• Build engaging relationships that lead to long‑term, loyal guests.
• Lead, manage and develop team members by coaching, inspiring and motivating them to exceed goals in sales, speed, order accuracy and guest experience.
• Participate in the interviewing and selection process.
• Train the team in food safety standards and ensure they are maintained.
• Help build a culture of warmth, belonging, growth and trust.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the business.

This Opportunity Is for You If

• Minimum age: 18 years.
• 1+ years of restaurant management experience preferred.
• Proven ability to lead great shifts while directing, motivating, coaching and developing others in a fast‑paced environment.
• ServSafe certification (or ability to achieve certification).
• Flexible schedule including nights and weekends.
• Physical ability to lift, carry, push or pull objects up to 25 pounds and stand or walk for up to 6 hours.
• Strong communication skills in a loud environment.
• Commitment to Panera’s Guiding Values and Behaviors: making people smile, learning and growing together, finding solutions, taking initiative, working and winning as a team, having fun, celebrating success and seeing the best in others.
• Background check clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Panera Bread welcomes applicants regardless of disability, veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, marital status, or national origin.

Compensation

Competitive Pay: $19 - $23.50 per hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, knowledge, skills, geographic location and other factors.